Staff 2 Engineer/Scientist

ANCHOR QEA, LLC • Bellingham, WA • 2d ago

Title: Staff 2 Engineer/Scientist
Location: Bellingham, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
What's the Opportunity?
Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time scientist or engineer to join our offices in Syracuse, NY, or Bellingham, WA. The applicant will have 0-5 years of experience providing technical contributions to projects, using code to analyze environmental datasets, and supporting the development of mathematical (environmental) models. Successful candidates will have an opportunity to work on a variety of tasks of differing complexities, both independently and in team environments, and learn directly from leaders in the industry. We are interested in a candidate that has the capacity to grow, is a quick learner, is detail-oriented, is a committed team player, has a strong interest and experience in computer coding and related technologies, and possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities:
Analyze and interpret environmental data using statistical, coding, and visualization tools including R and Python.
Develop and apply mathematical models, including preparing inputs, processing outputs, interpreting and presenting results, and communicating findings to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Support internal software and data resource development by becoming proficient in existing scripting tools and contributing to the design and maintenance of new tools, processes, and code libraries.
Assist with the preparation of technical documents, including sampling and analysis plans, remedial investigation and feasibility study reports, and data summaries.
May participate in field assignments for environmental sampling (soil, sediment, groundwater, and surface water), equipment calibration, and data collection; fieldwork may account for up to 25% of time and include travel.
What Are We Looking For?
Ideal candidates will have the following:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental science, environmental or civil engineering, computer science, chemistry, mathematics or a related field (Master's preferred)
0 to 5 years of relevant professional experience
Proficiency in one or more scientific computing languages (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB, Julia, C/C++, Rust) and related libraries such as Matplotlib, Tidyverse, NumPy, or Pandas
Familiarity with software development concepts such as DevOps, CI/CD, cloud computing, API integration, or open-source collaboration
Experience in applying statistical analysis and environmental modeling methods, particularly for contaminant fate and transport in aquatic systems
Exposure to in-water and upland remediation projects, including environmental sampling, data analysis, and feasibility studies; experience with contaminated sediments preferred
Strong technical writing skills for planning documents and regulatory reports
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
ArcGIS experience a plus
Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
40-hour HAZWOPER certification (preferred; may be provided upon hire)
Ability to travel for field projects (up to 25%, depending on location and project needs)
What Can You Expect?
A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Benefits detailed below.
Who Are We?
Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients' first choice for solving their most challenging problem

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